Dimensions of Emotion Dysregulation in Bulimia Nervosa

The goal of this study was to examine associations between dimensions of emotion dysregulation and eating disorder (ED) symptoms in bulimia nervosa (BN). This investigation used baseline data from a BN treatment study that included 80 adults (90% women) with full or subthreshold BN. Participants com...

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Published in:European eating disorders review 2014-05, Vol.22 (3), p.212-216
Main Authors: Lavender, Jason M., Wonderlich, Stephen A., Peterson, Carol B., Crosby, Ross D., Engel, Scott G., Mitchell, James E., Crow, Scott J., Smith, Tracey L., Klein, Marjorie H., Goldschmidt, Andrea B., Berg, Kelly C.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
affect regulation
Affective Symptoms
bulimia nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa - psychology
Bulimia Nervosa - therapy
Correlation analysis
Eating disorders
emotion
emotion regulation
Emotions
Female
Humans
Intervention
Interview, Psychological
Male
Medical treatment
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Self control
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Summary:The goal of this study was to examine associations between dimensions of emotion dysregulation and eating disorder (ED) symptoms in bulimia nervosa (BN). This investigation used baseline data from a BN treatment study that included 80 adults (90% women) with full or subthreshold BN. Participants completed the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) and the Eating Disorders Examination interview. The Eating Disorders Examination global score was significantly correlated with the DERS total score, as well as several DERS subscales: nonacceptance, impulse and strategies. Further, the DERS goals subscale was found to be uniquely associated with frequency of purging and driven exercise, although none of the subscales were associated with frequency of objective binge eating. Findings indicate that emotion dysregulation is associated with ED symptoms in BN, suggesting the utility of interventions that address emotion regulation skills deficits in the treatment of the disorder. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.
ISSN:1072-4133
1099-0968
DOI:10.1002/erv.2288